It is with deep sadness that the family of Askia Muhammad announces his passing. Askia died of natural causes in his DC home on Thursday, February 17 at the age of 76. A private service will be held with a memorial planned for a future date.

There are no words to express the profound sadness that we feel at the passing of our dear dear brother Askia Muhammad.

He gave us all so much, always graciously and with a smile. Always speaking truth to power. Always standing up for those he loved and for right.

Words are in madequate at this moment. We just hold onto the vibration of love, truth, perseverance, hope, and joy that Askia exude it always.

Let us reflect on the beautiful legacy that Askia left us, and how we can collectively carry forth the impeccable vibration of his spirit!

Katea

It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you that on Saturday, February 12 in the afternoon, Fernando Velázquez, director of Informativo Pacifica and the most veteran of KPFK's Spanish-language programmers, "passed on to a better life."

He was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles after suffering a brain aneurysm from which he was unable to recover.

Fernando began his more than 4 decades career at KPFK in the early 1980s at the Colectivo Latinoamericano, KPFK's first Spanish-language programming block. After this project ended, he developed new projects and also was news director and local board member.

Fernando was a very generous compañero and trained a lot of volunteers. With his partner, Norma Martinez, he produced Informativo Pacifica, his last life project. We deeply feel the loss of one of the members of our great family of KPFK and Cadena Pacifica.

Our deepest condolences to the direct and extended family.